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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:36 pm to
Posted by MagillaGuerilla
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:36 pm to
Bama knew what they were doing with younger Ruggs, wrapped up older Ruggs.
Posted by seanpendleton10
North Myrtle Beach SC
Member since Sep 2017
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 2:09 pm to
I think we could get away with not signing one offensive player this year
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 2:49 pm to
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 3:30 pm to
SEC Country's Mock Defensive Signing Class for LSU

quote:

DB: Patrick Surtain Jr., Kelvin Joseph, Ar’Darius Washington

Analysis: I had been close to adding Anthony Cook to this group — and I’m not ruling it out entirely — but it would take an impactful official visit to sway momentum into LSU’s corner ahead of an Oct. 30 decision date. One-time LSU commitment Nadab Joseph is also in play here, as Corey Raymond has maintained a strong relationship with the versatile Florida defensive back. Joseph Foucha is also a name to monitor through February.

Kelvin Joseph de-committed in October amid rival schools not allowing him to make his official visit while still committed to LSU. Still, it’s safe to presume Joseph will return to the Tigers’ 2018 class. At the same time, LSU has maintained a lead for Patrick Surtain, the No. 1 corner in the nation.

LSU would be just fine taking Surtain and Joseph, along with Washington as a projected nickel safety. Class of 2019 names such as Derek Stingley Jr., Devin Bush and Maurice Hampton could lead to a bigger haul next year and a small but talented collection of defensive backs in 2018.

Confidence Level: 90 percent



The dude making this prediction also has them taking NINE defensive linemen.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 3:32 pm to
SEC Country's Mock Defensive Signing Class for Auburn

quote:

Linebacker (2): 4-star recruit Michael Harris (Tucker, Ga.), 4-star prospect Quay Walker (Cordele, Ga.)

Michael Harris has been the lone linebacker in the class for the last few months. He’s solid and playing at a high level for Tucker High School.

The second prospect to join the class at linebacker is a little less clear.

I’m going with the wow factor a little bit on this one, but it also might double as the most likely addition. Quay Walker is committed to Alabama. Nothing has changed there. But he’s shopping around. He visited Auburn three weeks ago and Florida State two weeks ago. Don’t be surprised to see him back on the Plains for Georgia and Alabama to end the season.

Ultimately, it’s not going to be easy to pry him away from the Crimson Tide. But, if anyone can do it, I think it’s linebackers coach Travis Williams.

Not in the class: Channing Tindall, JJ Peterson, La’Dedric Jackson and Zakoby McClain


So the Alabama guy didn't predict Walker in our class and the Auburn dude predicted him in theirs. I guess the writing is on the wall.
Posted by TizzyT4theUofA
This side of eternity
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 3:55 pm to
These are my favorite. The act like their players have never done anything wrong. (The following are post from LSU fans on the board that was linked by Tide Saint.)

I hate Bama partially due to jealousy but the majority stems from their attitude and self-righteousness within the program and fanbase. I hope Sullivan/Drake/whoever next year Moss's that guy if he ends up at Bama.


Saban plays by a different set of rules than the rest of the conference. Even two guys caught in a park after closing with a handgun and drugs wasn't enough for Saban to suspend them or kick them off the team.

At least Coach Miles has integrity. He kicked Ryan Perrilloux off the team for using a fake ID to get into one of the gambling boats.

Saban worries only about winning. He doesn’t care about those kids after they leave bama. It doesn’t bother him at all that most of them flame out in the league and have nothing left in the tank when they graduate.

This post was edited on 10/22/17 at 7:17 am
Posted by Bama3714
Alabama
Member since Feb 2015
5495 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 4:19 pm to
Hearing Bama also making a move on OSU commitment, Taron Vincent. Sounds like we're after Brenton Cox, Vincent, and Tyreke Smith all pretty hard now. All 3 either committed or OSU targets (Smith from Cleveland... Ped State may be leading).
Posted by Dubosed
Gulf Breeze
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

Taron Vincent

Stud
Posted by Evolved Simian
Bushwood Country Club
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 5:59 pm to
quote:

London’s senior highlights so far


Wow. How many 50+ yard touchdowns can one kid have?

The most amazing thing about all of that is that he keeps ripping off 80 yard runs and on most of them, nobody ever gets a hand on him. He's lightning fast.
Posted by Bham Bammer
Member since Nov 2014
16666 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:41 pm to
Anyone know how Tua's competition level in Hawaii compared to the level of competition Taulia is facing at Thompson? Cause that kid is just tearing it up at a level greater than I ever expected.
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 7:58 pm
Posted by MagillaGuerilla
Nick Fairley Fan Club, Founder
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:27 pm to
Well Thompson is 7A, highest classification in the state.

It's a little different in Hawaii as I understand it. They have 3 classifications/divisions:

Open

Division I

Division II

The "Open" classification was created in the last year, they put a lot of powerhouses like St. Louis(Tua's school) in it. Kapolei(Taulia's old school) is on Division I, below the Open division.
Posted by TideWarrior
Asheville/Chapel Hill NC
Member since Sep 2009
13187 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 9:14 pm to
A lot of states are different with classifications and not sure it has anything to do with level of play as it appears it mostly has to do with size of school.
Posted by Bama3714
Alabama
Member since Feb 2015
5495 posts
Posted on 10/17/17 at 9:48 pm to
He's really good, and playing against really good competition.

He also has a very good supporting cast (with an All-American Junior LT, good WRs, and other good players around him), good system, and is very well coached. Thompson is about to begin pumping out top prospects yearly.
Posted by seanpendleton10
North Myrtle Beach SC
Member since Sep 2017
3375 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 6:41 am to
Which 5 stars or borderline 4/5 stars do we have a legit shot at? I know Tyson Campbell is in alot of mock classes and we are going after several others including possible flips but im talking about a real legit shot at
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
38433 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 7:52 am to
Can someone provide a brief synopsis of why we are so far behind in recruiting for 2018?

I'm just now checking it out this year and was shocked.
Posted by KareemAbdul
Member since Dec 2012
1728 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 7:56 am to
Smaller class than usual, a lot of targets remain and are committing later, and a mild case of weaker recruiting success in general
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
38433 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 8:00 am to
Hopefully a Natty will flip some kids. Thanks.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83982 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 8:03 am to
We are taking our time in giving out committable offers due to the smaller class we are signing this year.

If you go by the SEC Country dude's class prediction, which he put out over the last two days, we'd finish with 292 points.

That was good enough for 7th last year.

It's not #1, but it isn't horrible.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83982 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 8:04 am to
quote:

a mild case of weaker recruiting success in general


The Class of 2018 isn't very deep either. The in-state crop of kids is the worst I've seen in a decade.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83982 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 8:05 am to
Hank South is holding his weekly recruiting chat today. Anyone want me to ask a specific question?
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